Kennebunkport Town Column

Thursday

May 31, 2007 at 2:00 AM

Sometimes in the hustle and bustle of my days, I stop to watch my two golden retrievers snoozing on the den floor. They have this wonderfully kind sense of being, and seem to know when someone is hurting or needs their attention. They are ready to play or go at any moment but to sleep nearby when there's nothing special on our agenda.

Sometimes in the hustle and bustle of my days, I stop to watch my two golden retrievers snoozing on the den floor. They have this wonderfully kind sense of being, and seem to know when someone is hurting or needs their attention. They are ready to play or go at any moment but to sleep nearby when there's nothing special on our agenda.

I continue to learn a lot from their silent words of wisdom.

"Being kind is more important than being important," says Scarlett.

"We all need to hear "good boy!" or "good girl!" from time to time," says Melanie.

And what do I say? Not a thing. I'm just trying to be a "good dog."

Goose Rocks Beach stickers will be sold at the Town office in Kennebunkport each day from 8 a.m. - 12 noon and from 1 - 4 p.m. Stickers may also be purchased all day at the Kennebunkport Police Station. Tickets are $4 for town residents and $6 per day, $25 per week, and $50 per season for non-residents.

The legendary artist Dick Dabrowski, who recently celebrated his 95th birthday, will be presenting his lifetime of work at the Graves Library on Sunday, June 10, at 2 p.m. Dick's work includes sculpture, ceramics, photography, puzzles, reliefs and paintings. This charming gentleman will give you an afternoon to remember. Don't miss this.

The grand opening of the new Pasco Center exhibit, "Once Upon Our Time," will take place at the History Center, on June 15, from 5 - 7 p.m. Wine and canapés will be served. The exhibit will then be open every Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are accepted.

On June 16, at 6 p.m., tour four historic mansions on Summer Street in Kennebunk. This is a wonderful opportunity to rediscover the art of the promenade. Stop at each home for light hors d'oeuvres and wine with your tour. Finish the evening with poolside champagne and desserts. Dress in period costume or festive attire. Tickets are $50 per person and are limited to 200 guests. As a special treat, there will be a preview lecture by Earle Shuttlesworth, director of the Maine Historic Commission, who will be holding a 30 minute lecture of historic Summer Street at 5 p.m. Please call 985-5975 for tickets. All proceeds benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Council of York County.

Seniors, don't forget to make your reservations for the Independence Day concert of the Pops Portland Symphony Orchestra. The concert will be held at Goodall Park in Sanford, Monday, July 2. The cost is $16 a person and $5 for a transportation fee.

The Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport will host a blood drive on Wednesday, May 30, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the waterfront resort on Ocean Avenue. Donors will be treated to a complimentary deli buffet following their donation of blood. As a further incentive to take part in this Red Cross drive, all donors may enter for a chance to win Red Sox tickets.

Don't blame April. I had the voting dates wrong last week for our election and town meeting so make a new note on your calendar. The election of our selectmen and a vote on several articles will be held on Tuesday, June 12 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will also be a Kennebunkport town meeting on Saturday, June 16 at 9 a.m. If you want to register, you may do so on any day Monday to Friday at the town office and on Wednesday, June 6, from 5 - 7 p.m. Absentee ballots are also available. If you have any questions about absentee voting or about this election, please call the Town Clerk at 967-4243, ext. 110.

Last weekend, the Arundel Yacht Club began their celebration of 50 years with a traditional Memorial Day "Up Anchor Dinner." This group of boat enthusiasts began in 1957. Watch for more celebrations as the summer progresses. Happy anniversary wishes go to the Arundel Yacht Club.

"If you spend too much time watching the world go by, it will."

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